🌱 What Might Come To Southeast Market Spot + Formula Shortage In SLC

Morning, neighbors! Joseph Peterson here with a fresh issue of the Salt Lake City Daily.

First, today’s weather:

clouds and sun; not as hot. High: 76 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Salt Lake City:

1. Salt Lakers who have wanted a co-op market have been long investing in the mere idea of ​​one in Utah’s capital city. Now, the 750-plus owners of The Wasatch Cooperative Market may see that investment become a reality in the Liberty Wells neighborhood. This newsletter brought the news to you two months ago that the Asian grocer Southeast Market near Liberty Park on 900 S would be closing. But the space may not be vacant for long as the Wasatch Cooperative has taken interest in it as a potential site for its SLC location. (buildingsaltlake.com)
2. In reaction to the racially motivated mass shooting in a Buffalo, New York supermarket, the Salt Lake branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has issued an impassioned letter condeming the shooter’s motive and actions that targeted African Americans and left 10 people dead this week. SLC’s chapter of the NAACP lamented the mainstreaming of xenophobia and bigotry as influencial rhetoric in these heinous attacks. You can read the full statement on Fox 13 News. (FOX 13 News Utah)
3. Like most states across the nation, Utah families are also feeling the stress of a baby formula shortage. Expectant mothers as well who are concerned about breastfeeding are looking at empty supermarket shelves and worrying what the future holds for their newborns. Food pantries that have some supply of basic formulas say it’s the low-income mothers who will suffer the most, particularly if their babies need a specialty formula. As for the chatter about home-made formula, Miranda Reynolds, a dietitian and health program coordinator at Utah Women, Infants and Children, strongly cautions against it and reminds those struggling that WIC can help lower-income families pay for formula. (KUER 90.1)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• Business Women’s Forum 2022: Becoming a Changemaker. Join us for the May 2022 Business Women’s Forum: Becoming a Changemaker, presented by Lais Martinez, Assistant Commissioner for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Utah System of Higher Education. (11am)
• Penstemons in Pen & Ink – Red Butte Garden. Learn about the various varieties of Penstemon and work with a live plant to create your masterpiece. Previous experience in drawing plants, birds, or botanical art is recommended. (4pm)
• Improv 101 Classes and Performance. Learn from the best improvisers around the basics of improvisation technique and concept. This class is perfect for those wanting to perform professionally, adapt to spontaneous situations, improve social anxiety, and/or just have fun. (7:30pm)

From my notebook:

• “Daily nonstop service aboard Delta between SLC and London is back! A gate celebration on Saturday welcomed passengers to the first London nonstop from SLC since the pandemic. Is London on your bucket list?” (Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC))
• Festival season is upon us and it will be a busy summer celebrating music, culture, and art. 200 East will remain closed May 16-23 for the Living Traditions Festival (free), but the book drops will be available for walkups. Holds-To-Go will still be available for walkups throughout both weeks. (The City Library)
• the Salt Lake Tribune wants your opinion on what art experiences and art events are drawing you downtown. The answers will help the Tribune on how to cover the arts. Plus, you’ll be entered into a drawing for $100 to Takashi! (Downtown SLC)
• Yip Yappy Yay! Bring your pups, friends, and family to the park to a fun-filled evening with live music, great food, drinks, and great booth browsing with our vendors. As always, we dedicate half the event to the pups with a large off-leash area full of tennis balls and toys for them to run and play freely. The event is open and friendly to all ages and admission is free. Rescue Rovers will be on-site at each event with adorable adoptable dogs that need a loving home! Salt Lake County Animal Services will be there with microchip and licensing services for your dogs as well! Proper Brewing Co. will be pouring ice-cold beverages (ID required for purchase – must be at least 21 years old). The Food Truck League will be sending some of the best trucks in town! We hope to see you there! (Salt Lake City Public Lands)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I’ll see you soon!

— Joseph Peterson

About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He’s keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.

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